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After a 30-year run, Dan Russell’s Sportstalk radio show on CKNW and the Corus Entertainment network has reached its finish line.

In an internal memo from program director Tom Plasteras on Thursday, staff was informed that Russell’s contract that expires Aug. 31, 2013 will not be renewed.

“This note is let you know that we are reviewing CKNW’s programming in the 9-midnight time slot with the intention of taking the station in a new direction,” Plasteras said in his memo.

“As a result we will not be renewing our contract with Dan Russell for his Sportstalk program when it expires on August 31, 2013. We will announce our plans at a later date.

“We are and have been very proud to carry Sportstalk on CKNW over the years and thank Dan for his significant contribution to the station.”

Plasteras did not offer any other comment.

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